Whitireia Polytechnic
Whitireia is a government owned and funded tertiary institute of technology, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, on the shores of the Porirua Harbour, Whitireia has grown to become a tertiary institution of choice for over 7,752 students, who study at one of our contemporary campuses in Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti and Auckland
Whitireia is committed to teaching what employers want you to know. Over 120 programmes of study are offered covering master’s, postgraduate, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses. All programmes have been developed in conjunction with industry to offer excellent applied qualifications
Our student support services and learning resources are exceptional and available to all who study here. These teamed with our unique campus culture and being the number one polytechnic in New Zealand for student success and course completion makes Whitireia a great place to learn
Location & Facilities
Porirua campus
Situated just 20 minutes from Wellington City, the Porirua Campus was established in 1986 and boasts one of New Zealand’s most beautiful sites for a tertiary institute. The Porirua campus houses extensive resources, from an award-winning library, health education facility, students services and student learning centres
Wellington campus
DX Box: SX33471
15 Dixon Street
Wellington 6011
Auckland Campus
The Auckland campus is located in the centre of Auckland City amidst shops, cafes and nightlife, and right by the lovely Hauraki gulf, the island-filled expanse of water on which Auckland is situated